PERCEPTIONS, ATTITUDES, PRACTICES AND BARRIERS TOWARDS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AMONG UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL STUDENTS OF ISLAMABAD
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https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v14i01.658Keywords:
Scientific research, knowledge, attitudes, Practices, barriers, dental studentsAbstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the viewpoints, practices, and barriers regarding scientific research of undergraduate dental students in Islamabad.
Materials and Methods: The cross sectional survey was conducted in two private dental colleges of Islamabad. 225 students from second to final year BDS were invited to participate in this research by submitting responses through an online survey. A structured questionnaire that consists of demographic details, items to assess knowledge, attitudes, practices and barriers regarding research was utilized to collect the data. Chi-square statistical test was used to determine the association between research knowledge and participants’ attitudes.
Results: There were 40.4% male and 59.6% female students. 75% of dental students have an idea about the diff erent steps involved in the research process. A significant association was found between research knowledge and participants’ attitudes by using chi-square with p value 0.000. The most important barriers to scientifi c research conduction were lack of time as the syllabus is overloaded (69%), limitation of resources (68%), and Inappropriate or insuffi cient guidance for research (60%).
Conclusion: This study concluded that it is essential to address all the barriers highlighted in this study that hinder the research process among dental students. Faculty, supervisors, and administration should play their role in resolving the obstacles highlighted in this study and motivate the students for scientific research. It is recommended to allot suffi cient time for students to conduct research smoothly.
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